June 3, 2010 / Front Page

Emma Motl, center, looked pensive as the hour of graduation approached Friday night, May 28, as members of the Staples Motley High School Class of 2010 prepared for the Commencement Ceremony processional. More...

Staples and Motley residents will kick off the 13th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at the track and field area west of the Staples Elementary School. Teams are still welcome to join the relay. More...

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Local growers hope to stimulate economy and provide healthy alternatives for area residents

By Dawn TimbsStaples World reporter

A “Farm to Market Alliance” co-op” is still a dream for a few people in the Staples area; but they’re hoping that their efforts to make it a reality will someday result in a healthier local economy, as well as healthier area More...

Cancer has been hard on the Brauch family. The father, Bob, and three of his daughters, Jean, Elaine and Ida, all died from cancer. Our Relay For Life team, the Amateur Athletes, will not be walking in this years event on June 11. More...

Joseph Witt, president and CEO of the Minnesota Banke rs Association ( M BA )willbethe f e at u red speaker at the June 9 meeting of the Staples Rotary Club at noon at T Maxwell’s Restaurant. The public is invited to attend. More...

Donald “Butch” Dumpprope, 67, of Poplar, died June 7, 2010 at home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 11 a.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church with a visitation one hour prior to services. More...

Members of the Staples Economic Development Authority on May 25 viewed the new prototype boat designed, developed and manufactured by Stanley Widmer and Associates firm, one of the occupants of the EDA’s Staples Industrial Building. More...

A high school diploma can be the gateway to postsecondary education, better employment and a succ essful college c a re e r. Our gradu- ating seniors are fortunate to be heading out into the world with a great education. More...

Staples Re sid ents and organizations in the Staples and Motley area have an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and volunteer efforts of the many individuals and groups that live and work in our area. More...

Winners of the Most Valuable athlete awards for girls sports this year at Staples Motley High School included, from left, Kaytlin Roth cross country; Jaelin Beachy swimming, Nikki Pearson volleyball a More...